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Leaving Shadows

Leaving Shadows A falling leaf casts a much darker shadow than the shade tree from which it fell

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Elizabeth Kinch

Date: 3/28/2017 1:28:00 AM

Deep, thoughtful and sad. I really love this Chris it is going in my favourites. Definitely a seven.

Chris Green
Date: 3/28/2017 8:18:00 AM

Thank you so much Elizabeth. I am happy you liked this one

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/27/2017 5:24:00 PM

-- Smile --

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/27/2017 5:13:00 PM

Hello Chris. Yes it does for what the single leaf symbolizes and the meaning of the falling leaf. This very much constitutes loss. This entry is quiet gentle and reflective. Hope all is ok. Have a good night.

Chris Green
Date: 3/27/2017 5:21:00 PM

Oh, I forgot to say thank you for your wonderful comment.

Chris Green
Date: 3/27/2017 5:20:00 PM

Hi Lisa, yep, everything is ok. Just writing a little darkness. When one falls to a darker path, the "tree" it fell from will feel the loss much more deeply.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 3/27/2017 5:11:00 PM

The shade of a tree somehow gives comfort,but shadow of a falling leaf..leaves the tree more bare..Somehow that shadow of a fallen leaf represents darkness and loss.I love this Chris.

Chris Green
Date: 3/27/2017 5:17:00 PM

Thanks so very much my sweet friend. It does represent darkness and loss. This little piece can pertain to many different situations. All of them sad it seems. I appreciate your wonderful comments.

Frederic Parker

Date: 3/27/2017 3:46:00 PM

A deep thought my friend, one I will remember

Chris Green
Date: 3/27/2017 4:53:00 PM

Thanks so very much Frederic

Charlie Smith

Date: 3/27/2017 3:39:00 PM

I like the analogy, baring a gust of wind...

Chris Green
Date: 3/27/2017 4:53:00 PM

Thanks Charlie, yeah, the wind change everything. :)

Eve Roper

Date: 3/27/2017 3:36:00 PM

Interesting concept but true~*

Chris Green
Date: 3/27/2017 4:52:00 PM

Thanks so much for stopping by Eve.

Nette Onclaud

Date: 3/27/2017 3:21:00 PM

intriguing poem though it is true... wise , chant-like work from you, chris,,huggs

Chris Green
Date: 3/27/2017 4:52:00 PM

Thanks so much Nette...yep, I can get a little chanty at times. : )

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 3/27/2017 3:10:00 PM

Ooh! Potent little write, my favourite! 7 xomo

Chris Green
Date: 3/27/2017 3:19:00 PM

Thanks so much Maureen. I am thrilled you liked this one so much.

Tim Smith

Date: 3/27/2017 3:05:00 PM

I say that is somewhat true as it is closer to the ground but what if it falls into the shade tree's shadow then a shadow will not be cast....hmmm...interesting

Tim Smith
Date: 3/27/2017 3:27:00 PM

Yes, I do see that...it is a good analogy

Chris Green
Date: 3/27/2017 3:19:00 PM

Well, it's not really about leaves and shadows and trees so much, but you are right about that. Thanks so much Tim.